If you're doing a a wide-ranging tour of Europe and you don't want
to be weighed down with numerous country guides, this book is the answer.

Of course, you're not going to get the same coverage as you do with
the individual country or regional guides, but then how long are you
spending in each country? What's more, you'll probably be going for
the major highlights and that's where this guide scores. And you can
always combine it with a Top Ten guide for anywhere you're spending
more time.

"With more than 2,400 full-color illustrations and detailed maps
of over 23 great European cities... Extending from the Urals of Russia
to the Iberian Peninsula this guide covers a wide range a climates
and cultures, from The British Isles and Eastern Europe to France and
the Low Countries and Scandinavia... the reference includes a brief
history of the continent, maps of railways, and practical advice for
any traveler. "